Frequently Asked Questions


What are hourly rates at Kendall & Gkikas LLP?

Attorney – $300 per hour
Paralegal – $110 per hour
Clerical – $60 per hour

How much is consultation fee at Kendall & Gkikas LLP?

Our firm charges $60 for initial client consultation and the appointment is for an hour of the attorney’s time. While other firms offer a free appointment, that appointment
is often with a staff member or limited to 15 minutes with the attorney.

What is a retainer and how much are retainers at Kendall & Gkikas?

A retainer is a deposit towards fees charged by the attorney or staff for work on your case.   Retainers vary within our firm between $1,000 and $5,000, with the amount
depending on the amount of work that will need when the client initially retains

What courts can I retain Kendall & Gkikas LLP to appear for me?

Our firm regularly represents clients in Los Angeles, San Bernarndino, Riverside and Orange counties in family law matters. The attorneys at Kendall & Gkikas LLP are licensed to appear in all state courts in California and the local federal court branches.

Does Kendall & Gkikas LLP take pro-bono work?

No. If you are seeking pro-bono referrals, please visit your local courthouse
as the court clerk’s office has information for the local non-profit agencies that
offer pro-bono services.

If I live out of state but am having a custody/divorce/support issue in California, can Kendall & Gkikas LLP help me?

Yes. Contact our office either telephonically or via email at claremont@cpl.net to set a telephonic or Skype consultation.

What are the hours of operation for Kendall & Gkikas LLP?

Kendall & Gkikas LLP is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We do not close for the lunch hour.

If I just got served with papers, what do I do?

Seek legal counsel as soon as possible. On any court document, the Judicial Council form states how many days you have to respond.

For example:

On a Summons, a response must be served and filed within 30 days from the day you were served. On an Order to Show Cause, a responsive declaration must be served and filed at least nine court days before the hearing.


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